Subaru Forester 2016 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 122 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Despite the higher power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan X-Trail engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1877 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 800 | |
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